The 2025 Western States 100, a prominent ultramarathon held in Olympic Valley, California, saw Caleb Olson claim victory in the men's race with a finish time of 14:11:25, marking the second-fastest time in the event's history. Chris Myers and Kilian Jornet finished second and third respectively, with times of 14:17:39 and 14:19:22. The men's race featured a competitive field with early leaders including Jeff Mogavero, Rod Farvard, and Chris Myers, with the lead pack maintaining close proximity through various checkpoints such as Red Star Ridge (mile 15), Duncan Canyon (mile 24.5), and Robinson Flat (mile 30). Rod Farvard led at mile 24.5, running ten minutes ahead of course record pace, but Olson ultimately prevailed. Other notable male finishers included Seth Ruhling in sixth, Ryan Montgomery in seventh, Hans Troyer in eighth, Peter Fraño in ninth, and Hiroki Kai in tenth. The women's race was led early by Ida Nilsson and Martyna Mlynarczyk, with Mlynarczyk setting a strong pace early on but dropping out at Michigan Bluff (mile 55). Abby Hall won the women's race in 16:37:16, the fourth-fastest time in race history, followed by Fu-Zhao Xiang in second and Marianne Hogan in third. Ida Nilsson finished fourth. The women's top ten was tightly contested, with Caitlin Fielder, Emily Hawgood, Hau Ha, and others placing in the top ten. The race conditions were notably hot, reaching temperatures up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit near the finish line, impacting runners' performances. Several pre-race favorites, including Heather Jackson and David Roche, dropped out mid-race. The event included international competitors from countries such as Vietnam, Slovakia, Japan, Germany, and New Zealand, highlighting its global appeal. Coverage included live updates from various race points, with detailed observations on runner positions, pacing, and conditions throughout the course.